Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
You had a reasonable expectation, did you not, that you could rely on the government to protect you and your family?
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly emphasizes the public's trust in government for safety.

Share & report

More from Gerry Connolly

Dec 4, 2024

The Census must be an independent, nonpolitical exercise conducted by statisticians and qualified professionals, not an arm of the political office of whichever administration happens to be in charge.

congress.gov
Mar 3, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate today's consideration of the Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act, as well as the work of Chairwoman Mace and Ranking Member Brown in…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-03
Mar 3, 2025

are directed exclusively at opponents of and express support for the Trump Administration, explicitly criticize the Biden Administration.

cbsnews.com
Dec 4, 2024

It does not say 'American citizen.'

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation